Nokia 3100 and Nokia 3120 User Guide 85 Copyright © 2004 NokiaInstant messaging23 Instant messagingYou can now take text messaging to the next level by experiencing instantmessaging in a wireless environment. You can engage in instant messaging withfriends and family, regardless of the mobile system or platform (like the Internet)they are using. Before you can start using instant messaging, you must firstsubscribe to the text messaging service. You must also obtain a user name andpassword before you can use instant messaging. See “User name and password” onpage 87 for more information.Note: If instant messaging is not available from your wireless serviceprovider, the IM screen may not appear. Contact your service provider formore information.• NETWORK SELECTIONWith IM, you have the choice of selecting the instant messaging service (IMprovider or network) you want to use. Since each instant messaging service has itsown display text and icons associated with it, the display text and icons on yourphone may appear differently than what is displayed in this user guide update. Ifyou have any questions about the differences in the various networks’ display textand icons, contact your service provider for more information.